Red clover has a beneficial role in improving insulin sensitivity.

PMID:  Chem Biodivers. 2020 Mar 18. Epub 2020 Mar 18. PMID: 32187456 Abstract Title:  Trifolium pratense (Red Clover) Improve SIRT1 Expression and Glycogen Content in High Fat Diet-Streptozotocin Induced Type 2 Diabetes in Rats. Abstract:  Flowering tops of Trifolium pratense L. (Fabaceae) are known for its traditional medicinal values. In present study, our aim was …

These findings suggest that red clover isoflavones are effective in reducing skin aging induced by estrogen deprivation.

PMID:  Phytother Res. 2006 Dec ;20(12):1096-9. PMID: 17078110 Abstract Title:  Effects of isoflavones from red clover (Trifolium pratense) on skin changes induced by ovariectomy in rats. Abstract:  Estrogens have a profound influence on skin. The relative hypoestrogenism that accompanies menopause exacerbates the deleterious effects of both intrinsic and environmental aging. Estrogens improve skin in many …

Red clover protect against inflammation and immune suppression induced by topical UV radiation.

PMID:  Photochem Photobiol. 2001 Sep ;74(3):465-70. PMID: 11594062 Abstract Title:  Isoflavonoid compounds from red clover (Trifolium pratense) protect from inflammation and immune suppression induced by UV radiation. Abstract:  Isoflavones derived from many edible plants have been reported to possess significant antioxidant, estrogenic and tyrosine kinase inhibitory activity. Genistein has been found previously to provide protection …

Biochanin A from red clover inhibits melanogenesis and may be helpful for hyperpigmentation disorders.

PMID:  Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2011 ;75(5):914-8. Epub 2011 May 20. PMID: 21597196 Abstract Title:  In vitro and in vivo melanogenesis inhibition by biochanin A from Trifolium pratense. Abstract:  Our previous study showed that a methanol extract from Trifolium pratense exerted potent inhibitory activity on melanogenesis in mouse B16 melanoma cells. In the present study, the …

Irilone from red clover potentiates progesterone signaling.

PMID:  J Nat Prod. 2018 09 28 ;81(9):1962-1967. Epub 2018 Sep 10. PMID: 30199256 Abstract Title:  Irilone from Red Clover ( Trifolium pratense) Potentiates Progesterone Signaling. Abstract:  The use of botanical dietary supplements is becoming increasingly popular for the alleviation of hormonal-based conditions such as hot flashes, premenstrual syndrome, and fertility. Estrogen and progesterone receptors …

Biochanin A reduces the abundance of proteolytic bacteria and production of ammonia.

PMID:  Animals (Basel). 2020 Feb 25 ;10(3). Epub 2020 Feb 25. PMID: 32106487 Abstract Title:  Biochanin A Inhibits Ruminal Nitrogen-Metabolizing Bacteria and Alleviates the Decomposition of Amino Acids and Urea In Vitro. Abstract:  Biochanin A is a naturally occurring flavonoid compound that is found in plant species such as red clover () and alfalfa (). …

Alcohol is an immunosuppressive agent.

PMID:  Clin Liver Dis. 2016 Aug ;20(3):595-606. Epub 2016 Apr 2. PMID: 27373619 Abstract Title:  Infection and Alcoholic Liver Disease. Abstract:  Acute and chronic alcohol use leads to an impaired immune response and dysregulated inflammatory state that contributes to a markedly increased risk of infection. Via shared mechanisms of immune-mediated injury, alcohol can alter the …

Apigenin regulates Th1/Th2 balance via suppression in expressions of Th2 response.

PMID:  Dose Response. 2020 Jan-Mar;18(1):1559325820904799. Epub 2020 Mar 3. PMID: 32165873 Abstract Title:  Apigenin Attenuates Allergic Responses of Ovalbumin-Induced Allergic Rhinitis Through Modulation of Th1/Th2 Responses in Experimental Mice. Abstract:  Background: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is an immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated immune-inflammatory response mainly affecting nasal mucosa. Apigenin, a flavonoid, has been documented to possess promising anti-allergic …

Interaction of apigenin-7-O-glucoside with pyrimethamine against toxoplasma gondii growth.

PMID:  J Parasit Dis. 2020 Mar ;44(1):221-229. Epub 2019 Dec 2. PMID: 32174728 Abstract Title:  Interaction of apigenin-7-O-glucoside with pyrimethamine againstgrowth. Abstract:  Apigenin-7-O-glucoside, a flavonoid glucoside known to inhibit cancer cell growth, fungi growth, both intra and extracellular reactive oxygen species generation, causing cell arrest and damage to the plasma membrane, was tested alone or …

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